S&P also affirmed its “AA-” long term rating on the health system’s revenue bonds.
The outlook revision is a result of UAB Medicine’s weaker operating margins in the last two fiscal years, which resulted in a lowered annual debt service coverage. The new maximum annual debt service coverage is not in line with its current “AA-” long-term rating.
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